Jay Collins Announces Running Mate for Florida Gubernatorial Race
Jay Collins, a candidate for Florida Lieutenant Governor and Gubernatorial candidate, announced his running mate for Lieutenant Governor on Monday in the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) area, prior to the primary election.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 17, 2026 —
Jay Collins, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Florida Governor, announced his selection for Lieutenant Governor on Monday. The announcement took place in the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) region.
Collins, a candidate in the upcoming primary election, revealed his running mate ahead of the key voting period. The specific name of the Lieutenant Governor candidate was not provided in the available information.
The selection of a running mate is a significant step for gubernatorial candidates as they finalize their campaigns leading up to the primary. This decision often aims to balance a ticket geographically, ideologically, or demographically to appeal to a broader base of voters.
Further details regarding the chosen running mate, including their background and any specific strategic considerations for their inclusion on the ticket, were not immediately available.
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